Album Review: Free Swim - Yolanda The Panda

A perk of this "job" is discovering artists from genres you wouldn't usually find yourself listening to, and Free Swim's short yet exhilarating concept EP, 'Yolanda The Panda# certainly falls into this category.

Following the exploits of a Yolanda and her accomplices ("a Willet, and a slightly overbearing Englishman") as they attempt to scale Mount Everest, 'Yolanda The Panda' is a refreshing, vastly intriguing offering quite unlike anything you've ever heard.

The narrative on delightfully named 'Swooping Swoopily like a Swooping Swooper' is a highlight, as is the sugary pop-tinged rock vibe that emanates from 'I Want to be a Mountaineer!'.

It's about as unique as it gets at the moment, and certainly serves to put a smile on your face. What are you waiting for?

4/5

'Yolanda The Panda' by Free Swim is released on March 28th through Sex Farm Records.

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Liam McGarry